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Thank you, Fr. Matt, and all those who joined us for an evening of prayer, fun and ice cream at our Essentials of Discipleship! Check out pictures of our unique constructs that display what our young church believe are essentials of discipleship: building the kingdom of God: care for each other, Praise God, read scripture, be responsible, feed the hungry, donate to food pantries, participate in Mass, Love, help serve at Mass, don't give up, be courageous, donate clothes, patience, care for environment, be healthy, make sacrifices to help others, use time wisely, communicate politely with teammates, stay true to your word, empty the dishwasher, help around the house, read the about the life of saints, be respectful, don't judge people, say “I’m sorry”, receive the sacrament of Reconciliation ... What does your Kingdom of God look like? Let’s keep the conversations alive! Middle School/High School Discipleship Families are invited to join us Monday Sept. 16, at 6:30-7:30pm in the chapel for Discipleship Conversations and Ice Cream Sandwiches! Bring your parents or an adult! HOPE hour!

Our St. Thomas sponsored Scout Troop 1071 is hosting a Frese’s Catering Service Chicken BBQ at the St. Thomas Church parking lot on Thursday, September 26 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. $15 per takeout order, enjoy a half chicken dinner with coleslaw, baked potato, corn of the cob, roll &cookie. All proceeds to benefit Troop 1071. Stop by one of the tables in the Gathering Hall after Mass or call 518-369-5962 by September 19 to preorder. Thank you for supporting scouting.

OCIA (formerly RCIA) Classes begin in September! Contact Joe Creamer for more info [email protected] or 734-660-9173.

Awakening our hearts to share God’s love. Where: St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Keynote Speakers: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and Laura Phelps (National Catholic Speaker, Author, Walking with Purpose Content Creation Manager, and Podcaster) Event will include: Three Presentations, Reconciliation, Adoration, Rosary, Mass, lunch, and beverages Early Registration: $45. per person until October 4th. Regular Registration: $50. per person from October 5 to 18. Day of Registration: $55. per person on-site. College age and younger women are FREE, but need to register. Conference Information and Registration Link: https://www.rcda.org/UnleashingLove

Wow! God Bless you St. Thomas for the items for the South End Children's Cafe and Veteran Miracle Network! Thank you for making that first day of school brighter and for supporting our veterans and their families! See you in a few weeks for our next Tuesday Drive, September 17.

Albany NY Chapter of Magnificat (a Ministry to Catholic Women) is hosting a Women’s Day of Reflection on Saturday, September 14 from 10 AM – 2:30 PM at the Sisters of the Resurrection Provincial House, 35 Boltwood Ave., Castleton, NY. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM in the vestibule of the Chapel. The Day will include Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confession, Divine Mercy Chaplet, lunch (bring a bag lunch and beverages), Praise & Worship and talks by Fr. Daniel McHale and Fr. Thomas Fallati. The theme is: “Surrender to the Divine Will.” Cost: Free-will Donation – RSVP by Friday, Sept 6. Seating is limited! To register: email us at [email protected] and include your name, phone # and parish. Invite a friend Questions, call Kathleen @ 518-930-8380 or visit: www.magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/ny-albany; or www.facebook.com/albanymagnificat.

"We are overwhelmed by the generous response of your parishioners and the boxes and boxes of goods they donated. You have helped us fill a great need. "THANK YOU! THANK YOU!" wrote Anne Marie Couser, of Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services. Special shout out to our young church and Carola for greeting and sorting! And YOU St. Thomas! See you next Tuesday!